How far is Stanton, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Stanton, TX to Arlington, TX is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.64 mi
04h 31m
Flight
276.12 mi
444.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.12 mi
Kilometers
444.37 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.64 mi
Kilometers
472.56 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanton
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Stanton
146.7 mi
02h 15m
To Arlington
147 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stanton and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saint Mary Street

    26 m · 6 sec · South Saint Mary Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Business I-20

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Business I-20

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    119 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    262.1 mi · 4 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 52 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanton and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
262 mi · 89%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 5%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 4%
North Center Street
1 mi
East Business I-20
0.84 mi
East Front Street
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

262 mi · 04h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
276.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 15m from Stanton
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stanton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stanton to Arlington?

The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.7 miles from Stanton and 147 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.15 one way or $78.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stanton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 276.12 mi (444.37 km).

Stanton

#1 Stanton

City in Texas

Population3,056
Coordinates32.1292900, -101.7884600
Altitude812
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Mary Street (-101.788369, 32.129319)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.22 L · about $39.15
Round trip
$78.30
20.72 gal · 78.44 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.15 $78.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.05 $88.10
Premium $4.59 $47.56 $95.13
Diesel $3.99 $41.37 $82.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanton and Arlington. The current time is 23:38:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.